Cuban Cigars

The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.1 is a smooth Corona Gorda, 5.6” (143mm) long, of 46 ring gauge, and comes in aluminum tubes in a pack of 3 cigars. It is a cigar of the next to perfect construction; the wrapper is smooth and slightly oily. It is smoking beautifully and the draw on this cigar is flawless. On top of that, the flavor profile of this stogie is incredible. Definitely a must-try for all the fans of Corona Gorda vitolas. There are flavors of wood, earth, hay and nuts. There is also lots of creamy espresso, and some mineral notes. It might not be the most complex cigar, but it nevertheless won’t let you indifferent. Some delicate touches of pepper also spice up the Epicure No.1, whereas in terms of strength, it never goes over a medium body. Very similar to a Partagas or a Romeo y Julieta in term of appearance and flavor profile. It also has a great potential for ageing. En savoir plus

The Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure No.2 is a top-notch smooth Robusto from Habanos SA, 4.9” (143mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 15 cigars box. En savoir plus

The Hoyo de Monterrey Le Hoyo de Rio Seco is a big cigar, a creamy and rich Robusto Extra shape, 56 by 5.5” (140mm) long and comes boxes of 25 cigars. En savoir plus

The Hoyo de San Juan from Hoyo de Monterrey is a tasty medium-bodied geniales, with 54 ring gauge and 5.9” (150mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Released at the 2014 Habanos Festival, this big ring gauge cigar is reminiscent of the old brand, but with a modern twist that appeal to many big ring gauges aficionados. It sports a new band which reads “Serie Le Hoyo” but as any Hoyo de Monterrey, it is hand rolled only using tobacco from San Juan y Martínez district, where the brand was born in 1865. It is of light to medium flavor, very aromatic and rich smoke. One of the best Hoyo out there. Has a great potential for aging, which would make it even smoother. En savoir plus

The Hoyo du Maire is part of Le Hoyo Series and is of Small Panetela/Entreactos format, 30 ring gauge and 3.9 inches (100mm) in length. This cigar is part of the Le Hoyo series, a special series made for a Swiss distributor in the years 1940's and, as the cigars from this series, is pretty different than other Hoyo de Monterrey. The Hoyo du Maire, is a medium to full flavored cigar, with tobacco and wood as main flavors. There are also lots of toasted aromas, and notes of leather, cream and a bit of tea notes. Despite being a pretty short smoke, not more than half an hour, but still manages to provide the typical Cuban "twang" with a lot of complexity, while never being over powerful. This is a very good choice for a first Cuban smoke. En savoir plus

The Hoyo de Monterrey Souvenir de Luxe is a light-medium bodied Petit Corona, 5⅛″ (129 mm) by 42 ring gauge. This cigar provides a compact yet sophisticated smoking experience. Smooth, creamy, and highly enjoyable, it complements a wide range of pairings. Its outstanding quality ensures satisfaction for any smoker. Featuring prominent flavors of fruit, smoke, and honey, the Hoyo de Monterrey "Souvenir de Luxe" is meticulously crafted to deliver a light and smooth smoke with delightful fruity and honeyed undertones. Its gentle profile appeals to aficionados of mild yet flavorful Havanas, seeking an elegant and complex smoking experience. A reliable choice for moments of relaxation and indulgence. En savoir plus

The Jose L. Piedra Petit Cazadores is a enjoyable and tasty Petit Corona, 4.1”(105mm) long, of 43 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. A pleasant medium flavored smoke for a good price. Ideal for a casual smoke such as a game of golf or some other outdoor activity. The Cazadores is a good cigar, not too strong, that burns fine. En savoir plus

The Juan Lopez Seleccion No.2 is a Robusto superstar, a tasty medium Habanos, 4.9” (124mm) long, of 50 ring gauge, and comes in a 25 cigars box. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a box of 25 cigars. Even if it packs a punch, it is smoother than most other Montecristos. It is a very round and balanced smoke of medium to full body, with a flavor profile typical Montecristo. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in a pack of 3 cigars. Even if it packs a punch, it is smoother than most other Montecristos. It is a very round and balanced smoke of medium to full body, with a flavor profile typical Montecristo. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Edmundo is a cigar more powerful than it looks, of 52 ring gauge, 5.3” (135mm) long and comes in 3 aluminum tubes. Even if it packs a punch, it is smoother than most other Montecristos. It is a very round and balanced smoke of medium to full body, with a flavor profile typical Montecristo. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Especial No.2 is a well-balanced Habano, a medium Laguito No.2, 6" (152mm) long, of 38 ring gauge, and comes in a cabinet of 25 cigars. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Joyitas is a delicious little Habano, a medium-full Laguito No.3, 4.5” (115mm) long, of 26 ring gauge, and comes in a box of 25 cigars. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Media Corona is a powerful yet complex Half-Corona, 3.5” (90mm) long, by 44 ring gauge, and comes in 5 aluminum tins of 5 cigars. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Mini is a bold and tasty cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82.55mm) long. It comes in 10 packs of 10 cigars. En savoir plus

The Montecristo Mini is a strong and delicious cigarrito, of 20 ring gauge and 3.2” (82mm) long. It comes in 5 packs of 20 cigars. En savoir plus

The Montecristo No.3 is a creamy and complex underrated cigar, of Corona format, of 42 ring gauge, 5.6” (142mm) long and comes in 5 packs of 5 cigars. It is slightly bigger than the Montecristo No.4 but smaller than the No.1, two very famous cigars. Therefore, it creates a bridge between the two, it has the same ring gauge as the No.4 but slightly longer. It benefits from the usual Montecristo quality and flavor profile, lots of coffee, earthiness and wood. It is a beautiful Corona that can both appeal to experimented smokers and to the beginners.. En savoir plus

The Montecristo No.5 is a medium to full and complex delicacy, of Perla format, of 40 ring gauge, 4" (102mm) long and comes in a box of 10 cigars. Habanos managed to pack all the typical Montecristo flavors in a perfectly constructed short cigar, which taste is reminiscent of those of its bigger brothers. En savoir plus

The Montecristo OPEN Junior is an accessible Habano, of Trabuco format, of 38 ring gauge, 4.3” (110mm) long and comes in a box of 20 cigars. Being part of the OPEN series, it is also a cigar that would suit any aficionado that enjoys smoking a stogie during an outdoor activity. Being the shortest and perhaps the mildest of this series, it also appeals to first time Cuban smokers; it is an easy way to discover the unique Cuban flavors. En savoir plus